Origin
Patterson, AR
Evening in Patterson on Friday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Patterson, AR to Brookings, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Patterson, AR
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Brookings, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Patterson, AR to Brookings, AR covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, AR 90, US 49 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on South Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Patterson, AR to Brookings, AR covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near AR 90.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Patterson, AR to Brookings, AR is easy. At 1h 15m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (AR 90): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7 miles (US 49; AR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (AR 90 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
|
AR 90
Turn sharp right onto AR 90
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 49; AR 1
At end of road, turn left onto US 49; AR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
10.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
AR 90 / South Main Street
Turn right onto AR 90 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
AR 135
At end of road, turn left onto AR 135
Navigation decision point
4
37.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Turn right onto AR 280 / Southwest Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 17 mi | 29m |
| AR 90 | 14.3 mi | 23m |
| US 49 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Elm Street | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| County Road 553 | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| AR 135 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| County Road 201 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 17 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson, AR and Brookings, AR.
1
Start on County Road 553
1.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 553
2
Turn sharp right onto AR 90
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 90
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 49; AR 1
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto AR 90
17 mi
·
29 min
·
South Main Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto AR 135
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 135
6
Turn slight right onto AR 90
9.0 mi
·
15 min
·
AR 90
7
Turn right onto AR 280
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Southwest Elm Street
8
Turn right onto County Road 201
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
County Road 201
9
Arrive at destination
County Road 201
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Patterson, AR · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Patterson, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brookings, AR
The final approach into Brookings, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.18 one way
$12.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Brookings, AR
Evening in Brookings on Friday
Local time
6:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Patterson, AR to Brookings, AR covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, AR 90, US 49. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Patterson, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Patterson, AR to Brookings, AR is easy. At 1h 15m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (AR 90): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 7 miles (US 49; AR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (AR 90 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Patterson, AR to Brookings, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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